Local Government Reorganisation survey to launch next week
Published: 25 June 2025
A new survey launching next week will give Isle of Wight residents the chance to share their views on how local government could be reorganised to better serve communities across the region.
The Isle of Wight Council is working alongside other councils across Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton to explore potential changes to the current structure of local government — particularly in areas where services are split between county and district or borough councils.
While most of Hampshire operates under this ‘two-tier’ system, the Isle of Wight already functions as a unitary authority, meaning the council is responsible for all local services.
Under the proposals being developed, the Isle of Wight would continue as its own unitary authority. Meanwhile, the mainland councils are exploring the creation of four new unitary councils to replace the current 15-council structure across the wider region.
The survey is a key part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process. It will gather feedback from residents, businesses, and community groups across all participating council areas to help shape how local councils work in the future.
Further details, including a link to the survey, will be shared when it goes live next week.